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May 23, 2013

JConcepts Finnisher Tekno EB48 body

The second Finnisher release of the week from JConcepts this time for the popular Tekno EB48. Almost identical to previously released versions in this body series there is an increased windshield angle that provides a steady force upfront during in-flight wind gusts on large jumps while a forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. A slightly channeled roof-line helps stabilize the vehicle at high-speed while the side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up which eliminates empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes rear of the cab has a new step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 23, 2013

Team Magic E4RS II Evo TC chassis

Team Magic have released their new E4RS II Evo 190mm TC chassis. The new evolution focuses on lowering the car’s centre of gravity with other changes also following the current trend of centrally mounting all the major elements to avoid uneven flex of the chassis such as the servo mount. The 2.3mm carbon main chassis is slightly narrower than its predecessor and looking at the car you can see it comes highly spec’d with aluminium and carbon throughout as well TiNi coated shock shafts, front double jointed drive shafts and a rear gear differential.

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May 23, 2013

Team Titan Blitz WRX 2.0 200mm shell

Team Titan have released their all new Blitz WRX 2.0, designed to fit 200mm Nitro Touring cars. This new body provides balanced handling together with quick steering on slow tight corners and lots of stability in big sweeping corners. The body includes an adjustable wing and light weight plastic screw set and comes with high quality window mask and decals. Available in standard 1.0mm version and lightweight 0.8mm version.

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May 22, 2013

P1 Brand Monogram Tee

P1 Brand have released another awesome RC lifestyle shirt, called Monogram. ‘Solid as an organized labor union and united as an assembly line, this Tee is inspired by the mechanized landscape of industrial fabrication. Showcased by an interlocking, alphanumeric monogram, the P1 Brand motto, “Victory is Black and White”, is called out alongside their year of establishment, 2009, and hometown, Los Angeles, California.’ Designed and screen printed in the USA the fabric is constructed of 100% preshrunk, 5.5oz. ringspun cotton. The custom, P1 Brand tagless design ensures superior comfort around the collar, while a woven P1 Brand label on the outside, lower hem, completes the look. Available as a black tee with white imprint or white tee and black imprint in adult sizes small-2XLarge.

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May 22, 2013

JConcepts Black Jackets & Stackers truck pre mounts

JConcepts have extended their pre-mounted truck line to include Black Jackets & Stackers. The Black Jackets, constructed from very small square pins, provide additional grip on loose conditions with a light amount of dust and debris across the surface. The tread spacing near the outside rows are slightly open allowing maximum flexibility to adhere to smooth and slick surfaces providing a reasonable flex contact patch. The Stackers reveal a heavy center lug design which are supported at the lower base with extra rib features and tiny fillets which provide a heavy forward gripping force. Directional slashes cut into the tread soften the lugs to absorb bumps and also increase the lug flexibility to accommodate loose conditions. Both are available in green compound on white or yellow Elevated wheels.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 22, 2013

RB Automatic Damping System

Developed in close collaboration with Italian company Fioroni for 2 years, RB have released a new innovative shock system which makes your shock absorber ultra progressive and with an automatic harder damping which has been the goal of racers for decades. Racers have tried pistons with balls, valves, conical holes, conical pistons, etc. but none ever seemed to work perfectly and also the construction into the small dimensions of an oil shock was also hard to make. So now there is the RB patented ADS (Automatic Damping System).

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May 22, 2013

Muran Modified RBM5 buggy engine

New from Muran comes the RBM5 which was designed for today’s most demanding drivers who want exceptional power and fuel mileage together. The RBM5 delivers both and is a great engine to use for Buggy racing. The engine parts are all made in Italy, and are of the finest quality, while the engine is hand tuned by Murnan. The engine design allows for smooth controllable bottom end with a high top speed and has a very linear powerband, which is easy to drive. To top it off, the fuel mileage is exceptional.

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May 22, 2013

Mark Pavidis joins VP PowerMaster

VP PowerMaster would like to welcome our new addition to the team, 2006 IFMAR Nitro Off-Road World Champion, Mark Pavidis. Mark is one of the most widely-known and accredited off-road racers in the R/C racing world. Mark’s name is also synonymous with AKA Products, the championship winning tires and accessory company he co-founded with two other R/C legends, Joel Johnson and Gil Losi Jr. Mark knows a thing or two about R/C and what it takes to win at the highest levels of R/C nitro racing. He chose VP PowerMaster to give him solid performance and incredible fuel economy. In Mark’s first race out on VP PowerMaster he brought home the TQ and win in the 1/8 Buggy Masters class at this year’s 2013 Nitro Challenge race in Arizona and then did it all again at the 2013 Silver State Off-road Challenge in Vegas.

Source: VP [powermasterfuels.com]